John Gilbert
ActingAbout John Gilbert
American actor John Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle) was one of the biggest stars of the Silent films era. His career subsequently significantly waned during the first years of the sound era.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Gilbert reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Gilbert's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Gilbert remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Gilbert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Gilbert's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Gilbert.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Men Who Made the Movies: King Vidor | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Garbo, by Joan Crawford | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Actor Arriving at MGM (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Captain Hates the Sea | Steve Bramley | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Queen Christina | Antonio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fast Workers | Gunner Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Downstairs | Karl Schneider | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | West of Broadway | Jerry | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Phantom of Paris | Chéri-Bibi | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | We’re Switching to Hollywood | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gentleman's Fate | Giacomo Tomasulo, a.k.a. Jack Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Way for a Sailor | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Redemption | Fedya Protasoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Hollywood Revue of 1929 | Self / Romeo | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Desert Nights | Hugh Rand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Woman of Affairs | Neville Holderness | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Show People | John Gilbert (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Four Walls | Benny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Cossacks | Lukashka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Love | Capt. Count Alexei Vronsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Twelve Miles Out | Jerry Fay | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Show | Cock Robin | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Flesh and the Devil | Leo von Harden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Bardelys the Magnificent | Marquis Christian de Bardelys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Merry Widow | Prince Danilo Petrovich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | La Bohème | Rodolphe | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Big Parade | James 'Jim' Apperson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | 1925 Studio Tour | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | He Who Gets Slapped | Bezano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Wolf Man | Gerald Stanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Cameo Kirby | Cameo Kirby | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Monte Cristo | Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Should a Woman Tell? | The Villain | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Heart o' the Hills | Gray Pendleton (as Jack Gilbert) | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Man Beneath | James Bassett (as Jack Gilbert) | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Busher | Jim Blair (as Jack Gilbert) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Love or Justice | Benny | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Civilization | Extra (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Aryan | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Hell's Hinges | Rowdy Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Coward | A Young Virginian (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
John Gilbert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Gilbert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Gilbert is "Greta Garbo: The Temptress and the Clown" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has John Gilbert acted in?
John Gilbert has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Gilbert?
Other notable films include "Clara Bow: Discovering the It Girl", "He Who Gets Slapped", and "The Big Parade".